The Watch Dogs Stars and Stripes novel is a really excellent example of how an action-packed book can push a game’s narrative in an entertaining way. Stars and Stripes also brings back Aiden Pearce with all his two-fisted diplomacy and ninja cyber skills.
Cold Verdict is a visual novel that pulls inspiration from movies like SAW. You wake up in an abandoned complex with four strangers and must pass a series of tests to try and figure out why you were all placed there, and how you will survive.
Honig Studios has produced an adorable puzzle adventure in which you direct the eponymous Hijo through a series of levels to rescue his mother who has been kidnapped by bandits. It’s a family friendly, non-violent western game that is available on multiple platforms including PC, consoles and mobile.
Monster Hunter Rise is a fantastic entry to the series, with an excellent PC port that runs astoundingly well on older hardware. Rise running on Steam also looks amazing, and comes with every single DLC and content drop released so far.
Expeditions: Rome is a hybrid tactical battle type game with role-playing elements that really sets some new standards. Play as a young Roman Legatus with a loyal band of Praetorians trying to survive both the battlefield and the political machinations of Rome.
Strange Horticulture is a unique game where you run a small apothecary shop specializing in magical herbs, but also work to potentially solve mysteries and maybe even save the world with your near magical plant-based formulas.
Comparisons between Humankind and the Civilization series are unavoidable. But while both games share a lot of similar traits, Humankind really strives to do something different and unique. For the most part, it succeeds.
The Director’s Cut for Ghost of Tsushima takes an already impressive game and somehow makes it even better. This is one of the best-looking and most fun games for next generation consoles that you can play right now.
If you’re a fan of storytelling or of Lovecraftian horror, give Transient: Extended Edition a pretty hard look. While short, the game offers a deep, rich story, a few scares, and surprisingly well-thought-out graphics in a cleverly designed world.
GTA Online is a lot of great things, but has never been very strong when it comes to single player content. That all changes with The Contract, a series of amazing missions that feature Franklin Clinton from GTA V and music royalty Dr. Dre.
